Mechanical ventilation

Surviving Sepsis Guidelines 2026 : What’s New

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Domain 2021 Guidelines 2026 Guidelines (Update) What This Means Clinically Overall approach Protocolized bundles (Hour-1 bundle emphasized) More individualized, patient-centered care; less rigid bundles Move away from “checklist medicine” → nuanced decisions Performance improvement Recommended but less emphasized Strong recommendation for sepsis performance/QI programs Hospitals expected to actively track & improve sepsis care Antibiotics timing … Read more

Difficult airway algorithm

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The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) released their much anticipated difficult airway guidelines.  The new guidelines emphasize following-  Oxygenation prior to and throughout attempts at airway management. Use of end tidal CO2 after each attempt at airway management, regardless of the airway device or technique used. The role of clinical measures (eg, chest rise and fall, … Read more